Archive for March, 2017

ISN Enters Ireland’s Energy Sector with Valero Energy

Mar. 23rd, 2017

In today’s global business environment, having access to a wide range of contractors can afford companies a significant competitive advantage. But managing those contractors and ensuring that they meet with not only your standards, but the standards set by regulators, can be an undertaking. Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited. joined 33 other Valero sites using ISN’s online contractor management platform, ISNetworld, to help meet its contractor management goals and manage its workforce. Throughout Ireland and the U.K., Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited is a well-known distributor of home heating oil, lubricants and other energy products. Expanding into Ireland’s marketplace ISN currently supports over 500 Hiring Clients operating in over 85 different countries; and this recent implementation by Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited represents a significant opportunity in Ireland’s dynamic marketplace. With an increasing number of international companies establishing their headquarters in Ireland, maintaining a strong health, safety and environmental (HSE) culture there has never been more important. “Operational safety is a global concern,” says Bonney Hodges, Senior Manager at ISN EMEA. “By working with a company like Valero, which makes a significant contribution to Ireland’s energy sector, we look forward to helping streamline the pre-qualification and procurement process for Valero and its contractors and suppliers.” More information Please contact the ISN Customer Service Team to learn more about how ISN is working with Valero.

ISN to Attend and Speak at the Annual SCAA Meeting & Conference

Mar. 22nd, 2017

This year’s Spill Control Association of America (SCAA) Annual Meeting & Conference will take place from Tuesday, March 28 – Thursday, March 30 in Washington, D.C. The SCAA was organized to actively promote the interests of all groups within the spill response community. Members gather each year to gain exposure to the latest business information and industry updates specifically targeting the spill community. Interactive Panel Discussions: The SCAA Meeting & Conference will feature panel discussions led by content experts to offer innovative insights on matters relevant to the spill response community. ISN Director, Brittany Surine, ISN Hiring Client, Paul Decker, Corporate Manager for Contractor Safety and Construction Services at Buckeye Partners and four others will be participating in the safety panel regarding Challenges of Compliance Management on Wednesday, March 29 from 8:30am – 10:00am. The panelists will explore the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) and compliance management practices prevalent within organizations who comprise the SCAA. For more information on the conference, please visit their website at http://www.scaa-spill.org/annual-meeting.php.

March is Ladder Safety Month

Mar. 17th, 2017

The month of March is dedicated to Ladder Safety. Each year, thousands of people suffer significant injuries, and over 300 fatalities occur, due to ladder-related incidents. National Ladder Safety Month promotes the safe use of ladders at home and in the workplace. The different areas of focus throughout the month include: March 1 – 11: Why to Choose Ladder Safety and How it Affects Each Person March 12 – 18: Ladder Safety in the Workplace March 19 – 25: At Home Ladder Safety March 26 – April 1: Proper Disposal and Inspection of Ladders National Ladder Safety month is sponsored by the American Ladder Institute (ALI), which is a non-profit association dedicated to promoting ladder safety. The ALI is the only American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved creator of U.S. safety standards regarding ladders. As part of ISN’s continuing commitment to Health and Safety awareness, we have included some basic ladder safety tips. Please find these tips below. Always use three points of contact while using a ladder Inspect the ladder before each use Ensure that only one person is on the ladder at a time Select and use the correct ladder for the job Ensure the ladder is placed on a solid and level foundation Help us celebrate National Ladder Safety Month by ensuring your family, friends, coworkers and employees stay safe when working on, or near ladders.

2017 Safety 360 Conference

Mar. 17th, 2017

The ISN Team will be attending the 2017 Safety 360 Conference on Tuesday, 21 March – Wednesday, 22 March in Auckland, New Zealand. Safety 360 will address the latest updates in health and safety legislation and give informative insights into industry issues. The conference will feature four summits: Safety Leaders, Hazardous Substances Management, Occupational Health and Health & Wellbeing. Attending will give you the insight your industry needs to go above and beyond in health and safety. Visit Our Booth The ISN team will be available in the expo hall at Booth 32 throughout the conference. Stop by to discuss your contractor management goals and learn more about our online contractor management platform, ISNetworld. We will be providing live demonstrations of ISNetworld and sharing our industry-wide benchmarking reports. We hope to see you there.

ISN Recognized for Customer Service Excellence

Mar. 2nd, 2017

The 11th annual Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service were held on Friday, February 24th. The Stevie Awards, which are the world’s premier business awards, were created in 2002 to recognize the achievements of customer service, business development, contact centers and sales professionals worldwide. ISN’s commitment to excellence in Customer Service was recognized at the Stevie Awards this year with the following awards: Contact Center of the Year (up to 100 employees) – ISN Sydney Office, Silver Contact Center of the Year (up to 100 employees) – ISN London Office, Bronze Contact Center of the Year (100+ employees) – ISN Dallas Office, Bronze Training Team of the Year – Bronze Belinda Field, Associate Vice President at ISN, says, “It is a combined effort across all teams at ISN to serve our global customer base. To be a Stevie Award recipient for the third straight year is an honor and testament to our ongoing commitment of providing a high level of service for our customers.” Approximately 2,300 nominations from organizations of all sizes, and almost every industry, were considered in this year’s competition, which represented an increase of 11% over last year. Finalists were chosen based on scoring by 77 professionals globally, acting as preliminary judges. To learn more details about the 11th annual Stevie Awards, please click here.